Out with the Old, in with the New

This weekend we had to break down and buy Bailey a new bed. She loves her bed so much and had just worn it out. Last weekend I washed it, and when I pulled it out of the dryer, the zipper had completely broken causing the lining to hang out. I couldn't stand the way it looked. On top of all that, she had outgrown it, and when she stretched out, she would hang off the sides. We really wanted to wait until we moved to get her a new bed, but after the zipper broke, it couldn't wait. I have included some before pictures of her old bed and an after picture. Beware the after picture is ugly! Also a few pictures of her trying out her new bed for the first time. I think she likes it!!

Sometimes I wish she would be that small again.....then I remember how much work it was!

She still sleeps like that!

Plenty of room to stretch out!

The Next Step

This past month has been busy! Between Brandon's being away the majority of December for interviews and all the craziness that the holidays bring, I look back at it and wonder if December ever even happened. Just in this last month Brandon interviewed in South Carolina, Orlando, Tampa, Virginia, Alabama, and Tennessee. He had his twelth and final interview last week. We are so happy that this step in the process is over! Now the next step is to rank the programs. The rank list is due towards the middle of February and then it will be a waiting game until Match Day comes on March 18.

Nashville Christmas

This year Brandon and I were able to spend the holidays with our families in Nashville. We left Memphis on December 23rd and stayed through January 2nd. It was a much needed break from our life back in Memphis, especially after the month of interviews Brandon had been doing. It was good to see him an entire week straight! We spent Christmas Eve with my mom's side of the family, Christmas Day with Brandon's mom and brothers, Saturday with my dad's side, and Sunday with Brandon's dad's side. Talk about four Christmases!! We had wonderful time visiting, talking, eating good food, and playing games with everyone!

Our Christmas Tree

Before I left Memphis, I gave the boys their Christmas presents.

Isn't he precious?

Remote Control Car!!!!!!!!

My cousins

I love this picture!

Before I go any further, I have to explain the next few pictures. The Saturday after Christmas we were at my dad's house, and he told us to all come outside. As we walked to the door an SUV drove up with this Harley on the back. He had bought a Harley Davidson a few days before and it was just now being delivered to him. We were all in shock! It has been a dream of his since I was a baby. He just recently got his motorcycle license, so I assumed it was coming, but to actually see it happen is crazy! Dad, I am happy for you! Just. be. careful!!

Bryce and Brandon testing out their ski gear.

I love my new purse!

Merry Christmas 2009!